Trump Settles His Own Lawsuit Against the IRS for $1.8 Billion of Your Money
President Donald Trump has settled his lawsuit against the IRS, agreeing to drop the case in exchange for the establishment of a fund for victims of federal law enforcement actions. The fund, named 'The Anti-Weaponization Fund,' will receive $1.776 billion from taxpayer money. Critics argue that the fund may serve as a slush fund for Trump and his associates rather than genuinely aiding victims.
- ▪Trump agreed to drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a fund for victims of federal law enforcement.
- ▪The Anti-Weaponization Fund will be established with $1.776 billion from the Judgment Fund.
- ▪Critics claim the fund could be misused as a slush fund for Trump and his allies.
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Trump Administration Trump Settles His Own Lawsuit Against the IRS for $1.8 Billion of Your Money The government says the money will go to a fund for those "who suffered weaponization and lawfare," but it's more likely a slush fund for Trump and his cronies. Joe Lancaster | 5.19.2026 12:15 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/trump-irs-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="President Donald Trump superimposed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, D.C." alt="President Donald Trump superimposed against the Internal Revenue…
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